Providing evidence-based and accessible lactation and infant feeding support in the DC Metro area and beyond.

Welcome to Bridges Lactation! I’m glad you’re here. I’m Abbie, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), Certified Lactation Counselor (CLC), and mom of two. Feeding your baby can sometimes feel overwhelming, and my goal is to support you to feed your baby in a way that is rewarding, joyful, and sustainable for you and your family.

My care philosophy…

Parents deserve access to evidence-based infant feeding education that is not accompanied by shame or blame.

Breastfeeding is a reciprocal relationship that should be mutually beneficial to both you and your baby.

Your family’s infant feeding goals and unique context should be prioritized over broad recommendations. My goals as an IBCLC are to help you reach YOUR goals as a family.

Services

  • A comprehensive consultation for your infant feeding questions and concerns, all in the comfort of your home. Learn more.

  • Discuss your infant feeding questions and concerns in my private office space in Gaithersburg, MD. Learn more.

  • For parents who are outside my travel radius, virtual visits are an excellent way to discuss your infant feeding questions and concerns over encrypted, HIPAA-compliant video chat. Learn more.

  • 3 months-1 year of expert, personalized lactation support. More information here.

  • Prenatal preparation

  • Introducing solids

  • Returning to work

  • Improving shallow latch

  • Increasing supply

  • Breastfeeding multiples

I provide support with…

  • Decreasing supply

  • Weaning

  • Nipple pain and damage

  • Engorgement

  • Clogged ducts and mastitis

  • Using your pump

  • Bottle difficulty or refusal

  • Starting daycare

  • Weaning from a nipple shield

  • Feeding premature infants

  • Relactating/inducing lactation

  • Flange sizing

  • Feeding formula or donor milk

  • Pre/post work for tongue/lip ties

  • and more!